From disco churches to drag-hosted rooftop parties, discover how Basel is going full Eurovision in May 2025. You missed the arena tickets? Check out these free ESC public viewing locations!
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A singing contest born to bring unity after war, now uses silence to avoid acknowledging one. Why is EBU ignoring Eurovision Israel boycott calls, and how will it control the dissonance?
Every year, 1.5 million people travel to a Malaysian island to smash coconuts against the asphalt and carry burden on their shoulders. Penang Thaipusam is easy to get hooked on. Even literally.
Pai Ti Kong is New Year celebrated by the Hokkien Chinese community. On this day, Penang, Malaysia, prepares one of the most lavish birthday parties for the Jade Emperor.
Every November, a Thai town prepares a lavish banquet for its enormous macaque population. Learn everything about the Lopburi Monkey Festival!
From teenage boys to grandmothers, devotees at this Phuket shrine star in a self-mutilation festival, undergoing extreme body piercing rituals to help the community…
Explore the delicious world of Phuket Vegetarian Festival food! Discover the rich cultural heritage behind the vibrant street food stalls!
Despite the official slogan, Eurovision 2024 was not really “united by music”. Did EBU lose the compass while looking for Nemo, delivering the most controversial Eurosong ever?
Easily falling for AI? Step into the bizarre world of Glasgow’s Willy’s Chocolate Experience, where promises of enchantment melted faster than a candy bar!
With climate change endangering our favorite treat, can we change the course of the future? Enter an alternate world where chocolate is not scarce but abundant!